My intent with this page is not to suggest that Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson are the same as Usama Bin Ladin, that they espouse the same beliefs, or have the same goals. I only hope to point out the (to me) disturbing similarities in their rhetoric.

I had intended to post a table comparing similar statements about the evils of secular government and hedonistic America. My friend Joe suggested a quiz instead, and I ended up with this page.

Each quote is condensed from a longer statement. Terms specific to Islam or Christianity have been replaced with generic words. Complete, unedited quotes are included with the answers. Some of the translations of Usama Bin Ladin are a bit odd; that's just the way it is.

In the original quiz, I wrote "[Allah/God]" wherever the deity was referred to. Several people have pointed out to me that since "Allah" is the Islamic name for "God," it is appropriate to simply write "God." Which is what I have done. However, I did not edit the longer quotes that follow the quiz; if they translated "Allah" as "Allah," I left it as it was.

Thanks to suggestions from people who took the quiz, I have also changed the format a bit: you no longer have to distinguish between Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson, only between the two of them and Usama Bin Ladin. Because of the format change, I have also changed a couple of the questions.

I put this page up for my friends and never expected so many people to read it. Many thanks to everyone who's taken the quiz & especially those who took the time to write. It means a lot to me. Even the angry letters, which make me acutely aware of how lucky I am to live in a country which cherishes freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
--Sarah Ovenall

The government is committed to supporting God's religion, the country remains a strong bulwark for religion, and the people are among the most protective of God's religion, and the keenest to fulfill His laws.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

One-world opinion is taking the side of the Palestinians, not the side of Israel.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

There will never be world peace until God's house and God's people are given their rightful place of leadership at the top of the world.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

The government does not cease to cry over matters affecting religion, without making any serious effort to serve the interests of the religious community.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

We are on the brink of our destruction, and if we do not awaken now, it will be too late. We have been victimized by traitorous behavior on the part of our leaders.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

The media strives to keep the people occupied with minor matters, and to stir their emotions and desires until corruption becomes widespread among believers.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

There is no way that a United Nations, treaties, or any other human instrument can bring about peace. Such things mean nothing when one nation desires the land and resources of another.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

We have allowed rampant secularism.... We have insulted God at the highest levels of government.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

One particular report described the gaps and the shortcoming
in the philosophy of the government, the situation of the law within the country and the arbitrary
declaration of what is lawful and unlawful regardless of divine law as instituted by God.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

Priorities of spiritual work are lost while blasphemy and polytheism continue its grip and control. We should be alert to these atrocious plans carried out by the government.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

The American people have put themselves at the mercy of a disloyal government, and this is most evident in Clinton's administration. The American government is leading the country towards hell.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

The termites are in charge now, and that is not the way it ought to be, and the time has arrived for a godly fumigation.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

If America is not suffering the irrevocable judgment of God, she is dangerously close.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

If the judges appointed by man will not deal with those who take innocent human life, then God is going to enter in and bring justice. And when that happens many of the innocent will suffer along with the guilty.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

All these crimes and sins committed by Americans are a clear declaration of war on God.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin

A condition like this will bring about the destruction of your nation. It'll bring about terrorist bombs; it'll bring earthquakes, tornadoes and possibly a meteor.
Jerry Falwell or Pat Robertson
Usama Bin Ladin